Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

This chapter covers the following exam topics:

1.1 Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

1.1.a Interpret a network diagram

1.2 Select the components required to meet a network specification

1.2.a Switches

1.4 Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

2.1 Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks

2.1.a IEEE 802 protocols

2.1.b CSMA/CD

2.2 Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

2.2.a Layer 2 addressing

Most every enterprise computer network can be separated into two general types of technology: local-area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN). LANs typically connect ...

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